Warming Centers, Shelter Open

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A temperatures dip below freezing, warming centers are opening in the state.

Gov. Dannel Malloy has directed the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to coordinate with shelters throughout the state as well as the 211 helpline.

Bridgeport

The Greater Bridgeport Transit Main Bus Terminal at 710 Water Street will be open as a warming center from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served at the warming center.

Bristol

Prospect Methodist Church, 99 Summer St., will open a warming center in their community room at 6 p.m. on Friday. Cots, pillows and blankets are available. There is a designated area for pets as well. Please bring your own food, medicines or other necessary items to the shelter. Anyone with questions can call Mayor Art Ward's office at 860-584-6250.

Canton

The Community Center/Library at 40 Dyer Ave. is open from Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who require additional cold weather resources should call the Social Services Department at 860-693-5811.

Hartford

These warming centers opened at noon on Wednesday and will remain open through Friday, Jan. 25.

North End Senior Center, 80 Coventry St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

South End Wellness Center, 830 Maple Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Meriden

The following sites will be open as warming centers through Friday afternoon: